James Hampton - Actor Profile

James Hampton

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
36Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 9, 1936
Birth Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

About James Hampton

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James Wade Hampton (July 9, 1936 – April 7, 2021) was an American actor, television director, and screenwriter. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Hampton (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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James Hampton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Hampton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of James Hampton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of James Hampton's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Thaddeus Rose and Eddie, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Hampton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Hampton's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Thaddeus Rose and Eddie (1978) movie poster
★9.0

Thaddeus Rose and Eddie: The adventures of two good old boys from Texas, no-account buddies who are finally forced to face reality for themselves

Thaddeus Rose and Eddie

1978•TV Movie
★8.0
Justin Morgan Had a Horse (1972) movie poster
★8.0

Justin Morgan Had a Horse: This is the story of the foundation sire of the Morgan Horse Breed.

Justin Morgan Had a Horse

1972•Drama
★7.5
Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan (1975) movie poster
★7.5

Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan: After three civil-rights workers are murdered in Mississippi in 1964, a team of FBI agents is sent there to find the kil

Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan

1975•Drama
★7.5
Sling Blade (1996) movie poster
★7.5

Sling Blade: Karl Childers, a mentally disabled man, has been in the custody of the state mental hospital since the age of 12 for kil

Sling Blade

1996•Drama
★7.3
Stand by Your Man (1981) movie poster
★7.3

Stand by Your Man: The rags-to-riches tale of country western queen, Tammy Wynette, from her impoverished childhood to country's First Lady

Stand by Your Man

1981•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie James Hampton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Divine Access Mr. Bernstein Average Similar →
2014 Big Stone Gap Reverend Manning Average Similar →
2012 The Last Ride Judge Matheny Flop Similar →
2011 Underground Entertainment: The Movie James Hampton Hit Similar →
2009 Fire from Below Griffith Flop Similar →
2000 Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel Pediatrician Flop Similar →
1996 Sling Blade Jerry Woolridge Super Hit Similar →
1990 The Giant of Thunder Mountain Jesse (Townsman) Average Similar →
1990 Pump Up the Volume Arthur Watts Hit Similar →
1990 Pump Up the Volume Watts Hit Similar →
1988 Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach Mayor of Miami Flop Similar →
1987 Teen Wolf Too Uncle Harold Flop Similar →
1985 Teen Wolf Harold Howard Average Similar →
1984 The Burning Bed Police Witness Hit Similar →
1981 Through the Magic Pyramid Sam Tuttle Flop Similar →
1981 Condorman Harry Oslo Average Similar →
1981 Stand by Your Man Billy Sherrill Hit Similar →
1980 Hangar 18 Lew Price Flop Similar →
1979 The China Syndrome Bill Gibson Hit Similar →
1978 The Cat from Outer Space Capt. Anderson Average Similar →
1978 Thaddeus Rose and Eddie Alvin Karl Super Hit Similar →
1978 Three on a Date Ernest Flop Similar →
1977 The Amazing Howard Hughes Wilbur Peterson Average Similar →
1977 Bunco - Hit Similar →
1976 Hawmps! Howard Clemmons Average Similar →
1975 Hustle Bus Driver Average Similar →
1975 Mackintosh and T.J. Cotton Average Similar →
1975 W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings Junior Average Similar →
1975 Force Five Lester White Hit Similar →
1975 Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan Harry Dudley Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Longest Yard Caretaker Hit Similar →
1973 Fade In Bud Flop Similar →
1973 The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing Jimmy (uncredited) Average Similar →
1972 Justin Morgan Had a Horse Aaron Super Hit Similar →
1970 Soldier Blue Pvt. Menzies Hit Similar →
1962 The Cliff Dwellers The Boy Hit Similar →

James Hampton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Hampton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Hampton is "Thaddeus Rose and Eddie" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has James Hampton acted in?

James Hampton has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Hampton?

Other notable films include "Justin Morgan Had a Horse", "Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan", and "Sling Blade".

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